The minimalist design of the La Taule Sports Center has won the Grands Prix du Design 2015 Athletic Training Centre award. Designed by Canadian architecture firm Microclimat, the center takes its name after a former prison that was converted into a fitness center in 2010. The two story building features wide open spaces, where each element was carefully… [Read More]

A 1930’s house gets transformed into a multi-residence apartment building in the historic Tianzifang area in Shanghai, China. Designed by the award-winning architecture studio Neri&Hu, the minimalist house is a celebration of old and new, tradition and functionality. From Neri & Hu: The magical lane houses, which were once the dominant fabric that made urban Shanghai… [Read More]

Situated on the ravine of Cedarvale Park in Mid-town Toronto, a futuristic home makes a statement within the quiet neighbourhood. Designed by TACT Design, the CorTen clad facade adds a sculptural quality to the minimalist design. The custom residence opens up towards the ravine through large floor-to-ceiling windows that invite the landscape in. The minimalist interior… [Read More]

Featuring a contemporary facade clad in shiny aluminum, this Montreal home conceals a three-tiered internal courtyard that lets light funnel through the entire house. Designed by Thomas Balaban Architecte in a post-war veteran neighbourhood, the house stands out of the norm without conflicting with the surrounding architecture. From TBA / Thomas Balaban Architecte: Located in the… [Read More]

Architecture firm BOOM TOWN has completed the Cedrus Residence, a chalet located on the shore of the Gate Lake in Harrington, Canada. The design of the chalet takes full advantage of its stunning location, with large glass panels and earthy materials that connect the indoor to the surrounding landscape. The two-storey residence incorporates the entrance… [Read More]

The Temple House is Make’s second project with Swire Hotels, following the successful launch of the Montpellier Chapter Hotel in Cheltenham, and the third hotel in Swire’s portfolio, following The Upper House in Hong Kong and The Opposite House in Beijing. Located in the heart of Chengdu, one of China’s key centres of finance and commerce, the… [Read More]

Montreal-based firm la SHED architecture has transformed a typical 90’s bungalow into a contemporary residence. Located on a vast wooded site, the ‘Maison Terrebonne’ was built on the same foundation as the original house and kept one of its main characteristics: split levels. Despite the small 1500 square foot living space, this one-person residence offers… [Read More]

Designed by Haptic Architects, the minimalist Idunsgate residence is located on the top floor of a 19th century apartment building in Central Oslo, Norway. Purchasing the loft space above the existing apartment provided the opportunity to combine the two floors in one unified space. The apartment incorporates a custom kitchen with open fire, a double height bathroom,… [Read More]

Joyce Wang Studio designed a three-storey penthouse set in the heart of Shanghai’s Xintiandi district that offers some of the best lake and skyline views Shanghai has to offer. The entire interior design revolves around a cantilever staircase that winds around the double-height atrium offering a stunning view over the entire apartment. The project won… [Read More]